Hot Springs in Indonesia

Are there hot springs in Indonesia?

Yes. Indonesia's volcanoes heat hot springs across the archipelago, from Bali's Lake Batur and Banjar to Ciater and Guci on Java, the slopes of Sibayak on Sumatra and Malanage on Flores.

On Bali, the hot pools at Lake Batur are a popular way to warm up after a sunrise trek up Mount Batur, and Banjar near Lovina has tiered pools fed through carved dragon heads. On Java, resorts like Sari Ater sit below active volcanoes within reach of Bandung.

Most are simple public pools with small entry fees, busiest at weekends with local families.

Hot springs in Indonesia map

Every one of the 16 hot springs on this page, with natural springs, resorts and pools shown by pin shape.

Best hot springs in Indonesia

The hot springs most visitors fit into a trip, on Bali and beyond.

• Hot springs

  Batur Natural Hot Spring

  Kintamani, Bali

  Hot pools on the shore of Lake Batur facing the volcano, a favourite after a sunrise trek.

• Resort

  Toya Devasya Hot Spring

  Kintamani, Bali

  A lakeside resort with several hot pools and an infinity pool looking at Mount Batur.

• Public pools

  Banjar Hot Springs

  Banjar, Bali

  Three tiered sulphur pools fed through carved dragon-head spouts, in gardens near Lovina.

• Natural

  Banyuwedang Hot Spring

  Pemuteran, Bali

  A natural hot pool by a mangrove bay at the edge of West Bali National Park.

• Resort

  Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort

  Ciater, West Java

  A big hot spring resort below Tangkuban Perahu volcano, about an hour from Bandung.

• Public pools

  Guci Hot Springs

  Tegal, Central Java

  Mountain hot springs on the slopes of Mount Slamet, with public pools and hot showers.

• Public pools

  Lau Debuk-Debuk

  Berastagi, North Sumatra

  Simple sulphur pools at the foot of Mount Sibayak, the classic end to the volcano hike.

• Natural

  Malanage Hot Springs

  Bajawa, East Nusa Tenggara

  A hot stream meets a cold river on Flores, so you can choose your own temperature.

Famous hot springs in Indonesia

All 16 hot springs we list in Indonesia, A to Z, from Bali to Sumatra and Flores.

• Public pools

  Angseri Hot Spring, Indonesia

  Village-run hot pools by a waterfall in the Tabanan highlands, with private cabins.

• Public pools

  Banjar Hot Springs, Indonesia

  Three tiered sulphur pools fed through carved dragon-head spouts, in gardens near Lovina.

• Natural

  Banyuwedang Hot Spring, Indonesia

  Natural hot pool by a mangrove bay at the edge of West Bali National Park.

• Hot springs

  Batur Natural Hot Spring, Indonesia

  Hot pools on the shore of Lake Batur facing Mount Batur, often paired with a sunrise trek.

• Public pools

  Cangar Hot Springs, Indonesia

  Hot pools in the forest above Batu, near Malang, with mountain views.

• Onsen town

  Cipanas Garut, Indonesia

  Hot spring area near Garut with hotels and pools at the foot of Mount Guntur.

• Public pools

  Guci Hot Springs, Indonesia

  Mountain hot springs on the slopes of Mount Slamet, with public pools and hot showers from the hillside.

• Natural

  Ie Seuum Hot Springs, Indonesia

  Hot springs east of Banda Aceh in Aceh Besar, with simple pools.

• Public pools

  Lau Debuk-Debuk, Indonesia

  Simple sulphur pools at the foot of Mount Sibayak near Berastagi, often after a volcano hike.

• Natural

  Malanage Hot Springs, Indonesia

  River on Flores where a hot stream meets a cold one, so you can choose your temperature.

• Public pools

  Penatahan Hot Spring, Indonesia

  Riverside hot pools fed by water from Mount Batukaru, with private cabins.

• Resort

  Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort, Indonesia

  Big hot spring resort below Tangkuban Perahu volcano, north of Bandung, with river pools.

• Natural

  Semurup Hot Spring, Indonesia

  Hot spring lake in the Kerinci valley, near Kerinci Seblat National Park.

• Public pools

  Sipoholon Hot Springs, Indonesia

  Hot springs below white sulphur terraces near Tarutung.

• Public pools

  Soa Hot Springs (Mengeruda), Indonesia

  Hot spring pools near Soa, north of Bajawa on Flores.

• Resort

  Toya Devasya Hot Spring, Indonesia

  Lakeside resort with several hot pools and an infinity pool facing Lake Batur and Mount Batur.

When to go and how to reach hot springs in Indonesia

Best time to visit

The dry season, roughly April to October, is best for volcano hikes and travel. Hot springs are open all year, and weekends and public holidays are busiest with local visitors.

Prices and fees

Public pools charge small entry fees, and foreign visitors often pay a higher rate. Resorts such as Toya Devasya and Sari Ater cost more, sometimes with a meal included. Carry cash in rupiah.

How to get there

On Bali, the Batur pools are often included in sunrise trek tours, and Banjar is a short drive from Lovina. Sari Ater is about an hour north of Bandung. Lau Debuk-Debuk is just outside Berastagi, and Malanage is reached from Bajawa on Flores.

Indonesia hot springs: questions and answers

Hot spring dos and don'ts in Indonesia

Indonesian hot springs are relaxed, but modesty matters.

• Shower before you get inUse the showers or bathing areas provided.
• Respect temples and shrinesSome springs are near temples; follow local customs.
• Watch your stepPaths and natural pools can be slippery.
• No soap in the poolsWash in the shower areas only.
• Cover up outside the poolWear a sarong or shirt when walking around.
• Dress modestlySwimsuits are fine at tourist pools; at village pools many people soak in shorts and T-shirts.

Pictures of hot springs in Indonesia

Photos of Batur Natural Hot Spring, a hot spring in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.

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Other countries in Asia where we list hot springs.

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